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JONATHAN TURLEY: Afroman turns court into First Amendment rap lesson on rights

Joseph E. Foreman, known as Afroman, used rap songs and security footage to mock Ohio officers who raided his home, then beat their lawsuit in court.

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The Justice Department takes action on the real Russian collusion conspiracy

It is time for the public to learn how top Obama officials and the media pulled off the greatest political hoax in history.

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Comey loved singing Beyoncé but he might have leaked a pop secret

Former FBI Director James Comey sang Beyoncé's 'Sandcastles' during a classified briefing, then possibly revealed the operation's code name to his...

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How a first-grader taught her school district and a federal judge about free speech

This student just won a major free speech victory before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

14.03.2026 10

The Hill

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JONATHAN TURLEY: How Gov Shapiro became a squatter and got sued by his neighbors

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro faces lawsuit from neighbors alleging he used state police to seize land for an 8-foot security fence around his...

14.03.2026 20

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Sanders' wealth tax dangles checks while torching the Constitution

New billionaire wealth tax would fund $3,000 annual payments to families earning under $150k. Plan mirrors California's failed approach to wealth...

10.03.2026 30

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From Redcoats to robots: AI is challenging our republic's future

If we are to survive as a republic, we must remain faithful to the constitutional structure that afforded us the stability that we have enjoyed for...

07.03.2026 20

The Hill

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Ted Lieu hates ‘disinformation’ —except his own

Lieu is known for sensational claims like claiming that "Trump is broke." In an age of rage, Lieu knows that you must go louder and bigger to be heard...

02.03.2026 10

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

JONATHAN TURLEY: How Trump boxed Congress into fight or flight choice on Iran

Sen. Tim Kaine pushes war powers resolution to limit Iran military action as constitutional debate over executive authority and congressional...

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump strikes Iran — precedent and history are on his side

Trump administration cites 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force to justify Iran attacks, following precedent set by Obama and Biden...

28.02.2026 20

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The Clintons and the politics of scandal

Given the paucity of direct evidence, there is ample room for plausible deniability.

28.02.2026 10

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Jack Smith’s secret surveillance of Patel and Wiles should alarm us all

It's alarming to learn that former Special Counsel Jack Smith targeted Trump allies Kash Patel and Susie Wiles with secret surveillance orders in...

27.02.2026 10

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Newsom and foul-mouthed spokesman lead Democrats’ race to the bottom

"Respectfully, f--k off." Those words by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson, Izzy Gardon, summed up the current race to the bottom of...

26.02.2026 20

New York Post

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The Supreme Court has ruled on tariffs, but who will ultimately pay?

This court is independent, but it won't remain so if Democrats get their way.

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The Hill

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In Munich, Democrats pledge a return to wealth taxes and climate hysteria

Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez found a welcoming audience in Europe.

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The Hill

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Zuck’s Miami mansion could signal reverse Gold Rush from California

The Jan. 24 anniversary of the California Gold Rush came and passed this year with little mention ... for good reason.

12.02.2026 20

New York Post

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JONATHAN TURLEY: NY Times columnist sinks to sick new low mocking JD Vance's mom

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie mocked Vice President JD Vance's mother's addiction on Bluesky, saying she should have sold her son for drugs.

11.02.2026 10

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America’s revolutionaries: We’re our own greatest creations, as Tom Paine proved

In his new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” Professor Turley explores the meaning and future of...

10.02.2026 6

New York Post

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Grandstanding Newsom will stop at nothing to ride the rails to glory in 2028

California's high-speed rail project burns $12 billion with zero track laid as costs soar to perhaps $128 billion for 171-mile segment delayed by...

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JONATHAN TURLEY: When elites cheer the mob, history warns that revolutions devour their own

New analysis compares today's political upheaval to the French Revolution, exploring how American and French revolutions took vastly different...

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Democrat politicians are risking lives with reckless anti-ICE rhetoric

Kris Mayes suggests Arizona's "Stand Your Ground" law could apply against ICE officers, sparking controversy. Attorney general's comments draw...

27.01.2026 7

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JONATHAN TURLEY: When Minnesota AG Ellison excuses mob rule, religious freedom is trampled

Attorney General Keith Ellison's selective enforcement pattern emerges as he excuses mob conduct at St. Paul's Cities Church during worship services.

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Clintons dare House to hold them in criminal contempt. Will it work?

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton adopt the same defiance strategy that led to Steven Bannon's contempt conviction, refusing House depositions and...

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JONATHAN TURLEY: 'Say Her Name' becomes radical rallying cry for Democrats' mob rule

Democratic politicians from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to Sen. Cory Booker engage in performative outrage over Renee Good shooting, escalating...

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Even the Washington Post admits Jack Smith was wrong on free speech

Washington Post admits Trump's January 6th speech was constitutionally protected by First Amendment, saying Jack Smith 'would have blown a hole' in...

10.01.2026 10

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Minnesota Democrats choose 'rage politics' over sanity

New York Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman and Minneapolis officials dismiss due process in case involving shooting of woman who sped toward ICE agent.

08.01.2026 30

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The peril of Mamdani and Weaver’s communist college kids’ field trip in New York City

Zohran Mamdani and his cadre engage in chest-pounding about their intentions to "seize the means of production" while living off their parents. Their...

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New York Post

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Impeachment obsession returns as Democrats recycle lawfare to fire up their base

Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman threatens to impeach Trump over Venezuela operation that courts previously ruled lawful. Democrats are again promising...

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Nikole Hannah-Jones praises a cop-killer and rewrites history in the New York Times

Former New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones praises convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur in controversial column, sparking criticism for...

04.01.2026 40

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Maduro operation was legal, but Trump makes it complicated

Legal expert analyzes Trump's Venezuela operation after president contradicts official narrative on Maduro seizure, revealing nation-building plans.

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Why capture of Maduro didn't require approval from Congress

Legal analysis explores potential US action against Venezuela's Maduro, citing Noriega precedent and drug trafficking charges involving Honduras.

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump’s Kennedy Center name change will keep lawyers busy for years

Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty files lawsuit challenging Trump-Kennedy Center name change and opponents could cite federal statute that bars additional...

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JONATHAN TURLEY: With 'rage bait' crowned word of the year, free speech becomes the target

Oxford University Press announces 'rage bait' as word of the year, defined as online content specifically designed to elicit anger for engagement.

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Wasserman Schultz blames Trump, guns for DC attack but spares Biden

Rep. Wasserman Schultz sparks outrage by blaming Trump for National Guard shooting instead of the actual attacker in controversial CNN interview.

30.11.2025 9

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We can't resort to the scourge of sedition when politicians disagree

29.11.2025 7

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Fani Willis' case against Trump collapses under its own insanity

Georgia prosecutor Pete Skandalakis dismisses Trump racketeering case, calling the foundation 'flawed from the outset' after replacing Fani Willis.

27.11.2025 7

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JONATHAN TURLEY: From lawfare to lawflop: Trump case dies, but could rise again

Indictments against Trump antagonists James Comey and Letitia James dismissed as legal challenges over selective prosecution continue in federal...

25.11.2025 50

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JONATHAN TURLEY: When the law goes to the dogs

Dogs with guns and fire? Legal expert explores bizarre cases where pets caused serious damage and the complex liability laws that apply to...

16.11.2025 9

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs comes down to a numbers game

Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about Trump tariffs authority under IEEPA during oral arguments, with Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch...

06.11.2025 10

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Why blue states' new anti-ICE laws are unconstitutional virtue signaling

Illinois passes sanctuary law blocking ICE arrests near courthouses, creating 1,000-foot buffer zones. Legal experts question constitutionality under...

02.11.2025 7

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The Left’s most fervent, and most wrong, attack dog: NY’s Rep. Dan Goldman

Rep. Dan Goldman is an example of how the wrong type of ambition can destroy Congress if it becomes widespread among members.

12.10.2025 7

New York Post

Jonathan Turley

James Comey is no pristine model of ethics, and now he’s staring down karma

On Thursday, James Comey became the first former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to be indicted for a federal crime.

26.09.2025 6

New York Post

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Elites call the Constitution 'broken' but Americans know it's our greatest gift

Constitutional crisis debate reveals academic hostility toward founding document while Grand Lake, Colorado residents demonstrate enduring faith in...

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Charlie Kirk wouldn't fire people who hated him, he'd win them over

The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights free speech hypocrisy, as calls to fire those celebrating his death contradict the very principles he...

14.09.2025 10

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Zuckerberg says he'll defend free speech. He may just win the war.

08.09.2025 10

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JONATHAN TURLEY: The New Blasphemy? Daring to laugh at the wrong people

Comedy writer Graham Linehan was met by armed officers at London's Heathrow airport this week and informed that three of his X posts constituted a...

06.09.2025 10

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Grand jury finds indictment of ex-DOJ employee tough to swallow. Can justice be served?

A grand jury won't indict a Washington, D.C., man who was shown on video throwing a sandwich at federal officers, raising questions about potential...

29.08.2025 10

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump's bold flag-burning crackdown sets up big fight down the road

The test of free speech principles is your willingness to defend speech you find offensive. For most of us, there are few acts more offensive than the...

27.08.2025 10

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Judge who fined Trump $500 million gets the books thrown at him

Judge Arthur Engoron's $500 million fine against Trump completely rejected by appellate court, with no portion of the judgment preserved

22.08.2025 6

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Letitia James’ political crusade against Donald Trump was an abomination of the law

New York Attorney General Letitia James is going to need a bigger fish or a smaller trophy wall.

22.08.2025 6

New York Post

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